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OY02 RGZ

2002 Honda VFR800

Silver Petrol 7817cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2025
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

63,993 mi
Last recorded63,993 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2024
Typical for 2002 Honda VFR80022,693 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY02 RGZ
MakeHonda
ModelVFR800
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine7,817cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2024 63,993 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Sep 2021 62,862 miles

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2020 59,581 miles

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Fail 29 Jun 2020 59,503 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2019 53,765 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 24 Mar 2018 47,865 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2017 47,396 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey slight leak on lower exhaust joint (7.1.1b)

Fail 3 Mar 2017 47,385 miles

Floor brake test indicates a binding brake front brakes binding (3.3.C2c)

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey slight leak on lower exhaust joint (7.1.1b)

Pass 4 Mar 2016 46,995 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2016 46,995 miles

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 14 Mar 2015 46,791 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2015 46,791 miles

Exhaust has part of the system missing (7.1.1a)

Exhaust mounting does not fully support the exhaust system (7.1.1.c)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 7 Feb 2014 43,704 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

slight front brake bind

Fail 16 Feb 2013 39,516 miles

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 16 Feb 2013 39,516 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2011 38,664 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2010 37,344 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2009 34,684 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2008 30,796 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 23 Mar 2007 24,836 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2006 17,996 miles

How Reliable is the Honda VFR800?

Based on 72,376 MOT tests across 5,205 vehicles.

87.7%
Pass Rate
1,075
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
5,205
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 1,029
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 447
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 441
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 280
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 243
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OY02 RGZ is a 2002 Honda VFR800 in Silver with a 7,817cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

Across all 2002 Honda VFR800 models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.3% with a typical mileage of 22,693 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Honda VFR800 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 1,029 recorded failures. If you're considering buying OY02 RGZ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda VFR800 typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 24 years old, this Honda VFR800 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was OY02 RGZ registered?

OY02 RGZ is a 2002 Honda VFR800, first registered on 13 March 2002.

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